Abstract
This chapter presents a series of questions and answers on hematopoietic cell transplantation in primary myelofibrosis. It commences with a discourse on cure for myelofibrosis, and ends with the availability of new agents for myelofibrosis change the role of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). The chapter also discusses on myeloablative or reduced-intensity conditioning, main complications of HSCT, marker of posttransplant minimal residual disease (MRD), and role for donor lymphocyte infusions (DLIs) or second allograft in relapse post HSCT.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Cancer Consult |
Subtitle of host publication | Expertise for Clinical Practice |
Publisher | Wiley-Blackwell |
Pages | 187-191 |
Number of pages | 5 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781118589199 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781118589212 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 20 2014 |
Keywords
- Donor lymphocyte infusions (DLIs)
- Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT)
- Minimal residual disease (MRD)
- Myelofibrosis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine